After the massive success of BIO International Convention 2022, the EIC Overseas Trade Fairs (OTF) Programme invites you to submit your application for BIO 2023. The European Pavilion is all set to feature the best European innovators, returning to the world's largest gathering of leading professionals in the biotechnology industry. BIO 2023 will take place from 5 to 8 June 2023 in Boston, ; BIO 2023 represents more than biotechnology companies, academic institutions, biotechnology centres and related organisations across the United States and in more than 30 countries. It brings together a wide spectrum of life science and application, including drug discovery, biomanufacturing, genomics, biofuels, nanotechnology, and cell agenda of the prestigious tradeshow entails many interactive sessions and unparalleled networking opportunities with 16,000+ attendees from 67 countries. BIO combines world premieres and live demonstrations of products spanning the entire value chain with exciting business partnerships. Interested in showcasing your outstanding solutions and establish high-level contacts overseas?  Applications are open until 25 January 2023  What’s in it for you?EIC-funded SMEs, start-ups and scale-ups, who will be selected to attend BIO 2023, will have access to unique business services, including pitching, matchmaking support, a free booth to exhibit their innovations within the European Pavilion, mentoring services, and the reimbursement of 50% of all expenses up to EUR 1 ;Who can apply?BIO 2023 is looking for EIC-funded SMEs, start-ups and scale-ups working on innovative advancements in the following fields:  Application  After logging in with your EU-Login credentials, please fill in the application form and answer all the questions.   You will be assessed on the following criteria:Please notice that the information you provide on the application form will be shared with external experts in order to maximise potential benefits and ensure the effectiveness of ;The OTF team will then contact all applicants in February, once the selection process has been concluded and inform each applicant of the outcome of their ;Last year, the European Pavilion hosted a diverse range of emerging technologies, including digital health products and sustainable biotech solutions that deliver a positive impact in the healthcare sector. The high-level tradeshow was a massive success for 20 European companies who had the opportunity to promote exquisite solutions and maximise their global presence, sparking strategic collaborations and business deals with key players around North America ; About the EIC Overseas Trade Fairs Programme ;The EIC Overseas Trade Fairs (OTF) Programme supports EIC beneficiaries to promote their commercialisation strategy in foreign markets and leverage business opportunities at the most popular trade fairs, strengthening the EU innovation brand around the world. Selected EIC-funded SMEs, start-ups and scale-ups from EU Member States and associated countries will have access to the EIC OTF Programme is running throughout 2022 and 2023, offering EIC beneficiaries the opportunity to attend 15 international trade fairs in different sectors across EU and international markets (Southeast Asia, the United Arab Emirates and the United States of America).